SOLD - "Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle Rig - Matching Stock

Description

6/25/26 - This is a nice example of an original "Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle rig with matching stock. Unlike its commercial counterparts, "Red 9" Broomhandles were chambered in the more common 9mm Para caliber, which was used by the German Army and were marked with a large 9 on the grips which was then filled with red or orange paint to help German soldiers differentiate its caliber from the standard .30 mauser cartridge. Only about 130,000 of these very collectible guns were made, with only about 100,000 being accepted by the army and issued to the troops. Considered to be a substitute for a light carbine, they became very popular in trench warfare and were used by some of the Germany's elite crack troops. This is all matching and fitted with its excellent and original matching-numbered "Red 9" grips. It comes as a rig with its matching-numbered stock, reproduction cleaning rod, a Finnish SKY leather harness, and one stripper clip. The gun has retained roughly 85% of its original finish. The majority of the finish loss comes in the form of obvious spotty wear on both sides of the frame. There is also brown patina on the grip straps, streaks of wear on the underside of the barrel (typical), one small dot of discoloration on the left side of the barrel, and some minor rust under the grip panels. Excellent bore with strong rifling.